Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"Nivea Japan - Deep Moisture Lip Unscented SPF 20 PA++" "is a broad spectrum lip sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this lip sunscreen does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called" chemical ", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 0.45% - 1.05% and octinoxate 1.20% - 1.80%.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 10.80$ in the United States.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Deep Moisture Lip Unscented SPF 20 PA++
Source: From product name
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dilinoleic acid, phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Sun protection
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 62/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
Potential irritants
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
Ingredient list view
Tocopheryl acetate, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hydrogenated polybutene, Unknown, Diisostearyl malate, Ceresin, Unknown, Paraffin, Unknown, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Dipentaerythrityl hexaisostearate, Unknown, Dilinoleic acid, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Polyethylene, Unknown, Honey, Royal jelly extract, Microcrystalline wax, Polyglyceryl-6 diisostearate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bht, Water, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Ci 15985, Ci 19140